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Craig Thrift

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Craig Thrift
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About Craig

Knowledgeable, Results Driven Attorney. Call Today (678) 671-5652

Corporate/transactional, real estate, franchising/dealership, timeshare, resort development and estate planning attorney, active and in good-standing in the State of Georgia.  Experience in M&A, securities, '33 and '34 Act compliance, start-ups, corporate governance, lending/credit, private equity, venture capital, dealership, professional licensing and general corporate law.  #GAStartUpLawyer  #GADealershipLawyer

Practice areas

OtherCorporate and incorporationFranchisingReal estateBusiness
  1. Business: 35%

    Thrift McLemore’s business lawyers are ready to assist with all aspects of the business, from the start up phase through progression into an established business.

    13 years, 100 cases

  2. Real estate: 25%

    Thrift McLemore’s staff has decades of experience handling a wide variety of real-estate matters.

    13 years, 100 cases

  3. Franchising: 20%

    Thrift McLemore advances creative approaches to both franchised and licensed dealerships to manage all customer-related legal and commercial issues.

    13 years, 50 cases

  4. Corporate and incorporation: 15%

    Thrift McLemore provides a full array of corporate law services.

    13 years, 100 cases

  1. Estate planning: 5%

    Thrift McLemore offers a full array of estate-planning and senior-law services, including wills, living wills, trusts, tax-planning, health care and Medicare issues.

    13 years, 50 cases

Languages spoken

English

Client's Choice 2019
Client's Choice 2018
Client's Choice 2017

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Contact

1000 Parkwood Circle SE Suite 900
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Thrift McLemore

1000 Parkwood Circle SE Suite 900
Atlanta, GA, 30339

Office (678) 784-4150
Fax (678) 784-4001

Website

http://www.thriftlegal.com

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Kennesaw Office

125 TownPark Drive Suite 300
Kennesaw, GA, 30144

Office (678) 784-4150
Fax (678) 784-4001

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
GAActive Member in Good Standing 200704/13/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers62
Legal guides4
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Platinum Client ChampionMartindale-Hubbell2019
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2019
2019 Client Choice AwardMartindale-Hubbell®2019
Client's ChoiceAvvo2019
2018 Client's Choice AwardAvvo2018
Highly RecommendedAlignable2018
2017 Client's Choice AwardAvvo2017
2017 Gold Client ChampionMartindale-Hubbell2017
Licensee NomineeGeorgia Bar Journal2007
Tucker Inn Academic Excellence AwardPhi Delta Phi2006
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Senior PartnerThrift McLemore2011 - Present
AssociateMcDermott Will & Emery2009 - 2009
General CounselThe Littlefield Group of Companies2009 - 2011
AssociateKing & Spalding2007 - 2009
AssociateJones Day2006 - 2007
Financial AnalystWachovia Securities2001 - 2002
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Bar AssociationChairman2018 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Business Law SectionMember2017 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Corporate Counsel Law SectionMember2017 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, General Practice and Trial Law SectionMember2017 - Present
Georgia Resort Development AssociationPresident2017 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Real Property Law SectionMember2016 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Franchise and Distribution Law SectionMember2010 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember2006 - Present
Phi Beta KappaMember2001 - Present
Phi Delta PhiPresident2005 - 2006
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Thrift McLemore Law InstituteGeorgia Commercial Debt Collection: Attorney or Agency?2019
Thrift McLemore Law instituteDefending a Mechanics Lien in Georgia2019
Thrift McLemore Law InstituteSuing for Latent Defects in a Home Purchase in Georgia2019
AVVO Legal Guides10 Steps to Effective Estate Planning2018
T&M Developer ConferenceOffering Medium Term Timeshare-Backed Notes2018
AVVO9 Steps to an Effective Retirement2018
RV Industry NewsRolling Timeshare - Fractionalizing RVs2012
2011 Viking Advisory Group NewsletterThe Viking Capture Legal Solution2011
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Washington & Lee UniversityJD - Juris Doctor2006
University of South Carolina Honors CollegeBA Business Administration2001
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Georgia organizations (state)"Issues Facing Heavy Equipment Dealers"2019
2019 Thrift McLemore Resort Developer ConferenceLegal Events Affecting Resort Developers2019
2018 Thrift & McLemore Developer ConferenceLegal Events Affecting Developers2018
2017 Thrift Legal Group Resort Developer ForumLegal Events Affecting Developers2017
2016 Thrift Legal Group Resort Developer ForumMarketing Fractional Backed Notes2016
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
In re Dogwood Title / Expeditions Travel
In re Tucker
Triplett v. McFarland

Reviews

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Great in every way!

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Craig and his team are amazing at what they do, and most importantly they care about you and whatever situation you’re in. Craig and his team were available to text or talk anytime I needed them, and helped ease my mind throughout the whole process. 10/10 and will be retaining them again if I ever need legal help in the future.
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Jason Fife, Business Owner

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Craig and his team are awesome! Very helpful navigating the complexity and challenges presented during business acquisitions. Strongly recommend them for your legal needs.
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Absolutely the Best!

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Absolutely the best real estate attorney I have had the pleasure of hiring. Extremely knowledgeable, but not 'snooty-hooty'. Works with the client to help them to understand the advice given, and why the advice will reap the benefit the rewards desired. Reasonable rates.
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Attorneys that actually care for you!

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I had a great experience with Craig and his team they walked me through every single step and answered every question I had! They represented me and helped me sell my business. I felt very comfortable working with them and I would definitely work with them in the future if I ever need them!
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Power of Attorney

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I am very satisfied that I used Craig for Power of Attorney. He made very good recommendations and advice during the process and was very quick on getting the necessary docs needed.
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disputed on home

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That help me with lien dispute on my home title and I very happy with their service
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Retain Atty Craig Thrift if you want to win!

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I was extremely satisfied with the handling of my small claims case by Craig Thrift. It required a lot of time and detail to locate and legally hold an ex accountable for a debt all the way through to collection, but he did! I am totally sold on the professionalism, capability and confidence assured me throughout the long process to delivery of winning my case and collecting my money! I highly recommend Attorney Thrift if you seek the best in legal representation.
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Tax lien resolution

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After posting a dozen requests for help with my tax lien problem on Avvo, Craig Thrift called the next morning, listened as I explained my situation and agreed to take my case. This occurred over Thanksgiving week and Tessa (case manager) started the paperwork immediately. On Monday, Kent Bailey was ready to start working on my case. I was very impressed with their quick response. I live in another state and desperately needed someone to handle this lien problem. Kent was very reassuring, he kept me informed, answered my questions, returned my calls and emails promptly and was always polite and professional. He was very sympathetic to the stress this was causing me. If I had tried to handle this myself it would have cost me a lot more money and more headache, but Kent knows his stuff and worked hard to reduce the ridiculous amount of the lien down to something realistic. A huge relief for me. Thrifts' fees were very fair and reasonable and I received updates on the balance of the bill periodically. This was my first time hiring a lawyer and I consider myself lucky to have found them. Craig, Kent and Tessa were wonderful to work with and from the beginning I felt like a valued client. Would I hire this firm again? Yes, definitely. Would I recommend them to family and friends? Yes, absolutely. Thrift and McLemore is a first class and ethical law firm. Thanks so much, Dianne
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The Best of Atlanta

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My lawyer took on my case when I was employed. Soon after I had a horrific accident and he worked with me, he put my interest before money. Not saying he works for free, but he lays out options for his clients. The Thrift Lawfirm is the best of the ATL.
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Transparent, Helpful, and Honest

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We contacted Mr. Thrift’s firm to handle a real estate disclosure dispute. Mr. Thrift’s firm made the process easy and understandable for us, since we had never dealt with a legal matter before. Their firm guided us through an unfamiliar process and made our options clear, without pushing us towards one way or another, and were quick to answer any questions we had. They were in contact with us when it was necessary and handled everything, resulting in a favorable and quick resolution in the case for us.
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Attorney endorsements

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Mark Johnson, Business Attorney on Sep 26, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse Craig. He is technically competent, represented his client well, achieved a good result for his client and is collegial. In an era where professionalism is in decline, Craig can disagree without being disagreeable.

Phillip Owens, Insurance Attorney on Jun 12, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Luke Durham, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 20, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Andrew Grattan

Craig is very professional and responsive.

Kent Bailey, Business Attorney on Jul 17, 2018
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

I endorse this lawyer. Craig has acted as a mentor to me, willingly sharing his knowledge and experience all in the interest of helping me become successful in the practice of law. I appreciate his "paying it forward" as this is not always the case!

Alan Thomas, Real estate Attorney on Jul 17, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Craig is an outstanding attorney. He shows great concern for his clients and is an excellent communicator. He does an excellent job of staying in touch with his clients and puts their interests first.

Matthew Randall

I endorse this lawyer.

Austin Aaronson, Consumer protection Attorney on Apr 3, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Craig is smart, dedicated, and conscientious. He's an effective advocate because he truly cares about his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone who asks.

Scott Stark, Real estate Attorney on Apr 22, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Banks Huntley, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 28, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. I have known Craig for many years and I know what a strong advocate he is for his clients. Craig has the real world work experience and big firm pedigree to assist any client's needs.

David Raybin, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 25, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Worked together to solve a problem. Good insight and result oriented.

Brooke Alexander, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 15, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer, his knowledge and expertise allow him to excel in his field.

Ryan McLemore, Business Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Craig approaches legal matters with acumen and creativity, and with the highest of ethical standards. I endorse him wholeheartedly.

Katherine Boone

Craig is a very smart, practical and business minded attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing help with development, real estate, timeshare or corporate issues. He is great to work with and very good at finding creative solutions.

Michael Meacher, Real estate Attorney on Feb 6, 2017
Relationship: Other

I had the pleasure of attending law school with Craig Thrift and we remain close friends today. Simply put, Craig is one of the smartest people I've ever met. Together with his remarkable intelligence, Craig's infectious energy and vast business acumen have made him an invaluable counselor and friend to me throughout the years.

Mark Lukehart

I endorse this lawyer. Craig is a no nonsense, results driven attorney. He gets results when others cannot.

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